Latest earthquakes near Szeged, Csongrád today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Szeged, Csongrád, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Szeged? If an earthquake is happening right now near Szeged, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Szeged Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Szeged. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Szeged and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Szeged Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Szeged, Csongrád in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Szeged in 2023. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Szeged that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Szeged in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Szeged during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 38 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Szeged
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Szeged occurred on Feb 14, 2023 14:16 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) east-southeast of Szeged, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Szeged in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Oct 26, 1969 16:36, 271 kilometers (168 mi) east-southeast of Szeged. It is the strongest earthquake near Szeged in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Szeged, Csongrád in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Szeged.
Nearest earthquakes from Szeged
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Szeged, Csongrád. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Szeged.
When was the last earthquake in Szeged, Csongrád?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Szeged on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 10:54 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east-southeast of Szeged at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Szeged, Csongrád in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Szeged, Csongrád?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Szeged on the afternoon of October 26, 1969 at 16:36 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 271km southwest of Szeged at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Szeged since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Szeged, Csongrád?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Szeged. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
